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Lydia A. Schofield letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Lydia A. Schofield letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Lydia Schofield was Martha Schofield's sister. She and the rest of their family were grateful to receive Martha's letter. They were pleased to hear that she has found a friend in General Scott, and they hope she will be placed in a school soon. She describes her recent activities and discusses her faith.
Date:
1866-11-25
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
E. L. Dean letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
E. L. Dean letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
From the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Short message written on behalf of General Robert K. Scott, reporting that the ambulance is at Schofield's disposal.
Date:
1867-05-18
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Lydia A. Schofield letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Lydia A. Schofield letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Lydia A. Schofield was Martha Schofield's sister. Describes her seasickness traveling from St. Helena Island to Charleston and a brief visit she paid to General Robert K. Scott while there. Is returning to Pennsylvania after visiting Martha.
Date:
1868-04-20
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Martha Schofield letter to Mary Ash Jenkins
Title:
Martha Schofield letter to Mary Ash Jenkins
Description:
Martha Schofield was Mary Ash Jenkins's aunt. Describes her platonic romance with an unnamed general around 1866, likely Robert K. Scott. Says he told her their souls were meant for each other. Recounts his remarks on the Civil War's death toll; mentions the fifty-year anniversary at Gettysburg; briefly describes his escape from a Confederate prison.
Date:
1913-01-19
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College